JSON to PHP Array Converter

📖 How to Use

Convert JSON to PHP Array: Enter valid JSON in the left editor. The corresponding PHP array code is generated in real-time on the right panel.

Type Mapping:

• JSON string → PHP single-quoted string (escaped)
• JSON number → PHP number (int/float)
• JSON boolean → PHP true/false
• JSON null → PHP null
• JSON object → PHP associative array
• JSON array → PHP indexed array

Default output uses PHP short array syntax [] (PHP 5.4+).

🎯 Use Cases

• PHP Development: Convert API JSON responses to PHP arrays for data processing
• Config Migration: Convert JSON configuration files to PHP arrays for PHP projects
• Data Import: Use JSON data sources as PHP array representations in your code
• Learning: Compare JSON and PHP array syntax differences side by side

❓ FAQ

What's the difference between JSON and PHP arrays?

JSON is a lightweight data interchange format that uses text to represent structured data. PHP arrays are built-in data structures that can function as both indexed and associative arrays. This tool converts between them automatically.

Can I use the generated PHP code directly?

Yes! The generated PHP array code is syntactically correct and ready to paste into your PHP project. Enable "Include variable declaration" to generate $data = [...] assignment statements.

How large JSON files are supported?

Processing is done entirely in the browser, limited by memory. Most files up to a few MB work fine. For very large files, consider using a command-line script instead.